Jeep Cherokee Complaints (2015)

1,794 consumer complaints on file.

#11508123February 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Difficulty shifting gears
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508140February 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When I was driving the gear shift into Netural, all lights on gear shift were lit up red (Park, Reverse, Netural, Drive). The message said “Press brake, Put car in P, Select Gear”. This is so scary because it has happened twice to me. When I took to Midas as soon as it happen, since they were open. The ran a code that read U0001, and read that this is a power train issue. And informed me to take to the dealership because it should be covered for the recall that’s in these models. While driving on highways I have had to put car on side of road to keep from a crash. This is a real hazard and safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507699February 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while her husband was driving out of the driveway, there was a loud grinding noise coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the input splines needed to be replaced. The mechanic made the contact aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V343000 (Power Train) and the contact was advised to have the repair completed by a dealer. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the recall; however, the contact was informed that the warranty had expired for the parts for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507451February 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Electric Parking Brake on my 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 has malfunction. Water has leaked into the car, creating standing water that affected the EPB module and is now inoperable. I cannot release the parking brake and the car cannot be driven. This happened while I drove to my mail box. I was luckily close to home but this is a serious safety risk. The brake cannot be released to even have it towed, even after several attempts of different methods to release. I cannot get the part to fix the problem as it is on back order with no ETA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506764February 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Dear NHTSA, Subject: Manufacturing transmission malfunction - TRAFFIC SAFETY Your attention is kindly requested. I own a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, diesel 2.0L, 170hp, 4x4, 9-speed [XXX] automatic. My car’s VIN is: [XXX]. On 21800km for the first time, while I was driving on the highway, a "service transmission" message came up on the dial, and after a while, the engine stopped moving the wheels and went into neutral. I stepped on the gas but it wouldn't move the wheels. If I was driving in the left lane, the only thing sure is that an accident would have occurred. The car's problem has to do with the 9-speed automatic gearbox. Immediately, I informed the official dealer of Jeep in Greece (Auto One).They told me that there was an official recall (S55) for this model. The car was repaired by the dealer on May 15thof 2017.However, after 500 km the problem was shown again and again. Every time the problem was shown I visited the specific dealer, but he didn't admit that the same problem might happen again. Because of this,I was forced to visit another service dealer, December 28th 2018 (24.300km), who confirmed in writing that the problem was unsolved. He advised me to go to the first dealer (Auto One). So, I went again to Auto One. They informed me that according to official guidelines from FCA/Jeep, any further repair concerning this problem should be paid for by the car owner without any guarantee. I found their attitude very offensive, so I preferred not to pay such a huge amount of money for something I was not responsible for. As I didn't use my car every day and the problem was not permanent I tried to find another way to solve the problem. Lately, the problem is shown very often, while many days the car does not start at all. The car today has only 41.000 kilometers. I found that there are many complaints from different areas of the world about the same issue, around 800.000 cars. Therefore Jeep after many complaints has INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504343January 30, 2023
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Transmission has malfunctioned, will not properly shift into higher gears, when stopped is not able to be put into park. Issue started with not warnings, was driving perfectly fine before. Cruise control has failed, parking brake has malfunctioned, and power steering has malfunctioned.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504285January 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Electric Park Brake (EPB) light came on while parked. Parking brake actuator would not contract. Vehicle now can’t be driven as the parking brake is engaged. Found the part from a dealership and when I went to replace it, the parking brake actuator was flooded with what looked like brake fluid. New $130+ OEM part was installed and fixed the issue. Approximately 6 months later, the same issue occurred with the new OEM part. I have seen people say this issue has happened while driving. I’ve heard of dozens of complaints of this part already. When will this become a recall? It seems to me that it should have already been addressed since this vehicle has been around nearly 9 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503245January 23, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was making a left turn onto the southbound roadway which which consists of six Lanes. I was getting up to approximately 35 mph when the parking symbol light came on and the screen was showing service parking brake and service transmission. I was still in Drive when the car started coasting and when I stepped on the gas, all it did was revved. I had to Coast into the left turning lane and came to a stop as I tried to put it in park I could hear a whirring noise coming from under the dash as if the parking break button was pressed. I could not get it out of Drive and I tried putting it in neutral then back to drive then into neutral but could not get the car to move. Finally was able to get it into park and I shut the car off. After about 10 minutes I started the car up and the dash showed nothing I put it into drive and it kicked into gear and as I accelerated it was feeling like I couldn't get out of second. Then the brake light came on the p in a circle with an exclamation mark came on, ABS light came on, skid light came on., check engine light came on, and the screen flashing back and forth between service parking brake and service transmission. I was able to make it 2 miles to work at very slow speed and put it in park and turned it off. There was more rollback than normal when put in park so I put a chuck under the wheel so it wouldn't roll. Approximately an hour later I took it up to Tire Plus to see what was wrong. Upon picking it up they told me that I had to take to a dealer. The following codes are; u0418, u04828, u1412, p1720, u0420, uc003, u0415. When I went to pick the car up some hours later it started right up like normal and halfway home which is approximately 3miles, everything lit up again this time the engine sounded rough and again I had to Coast to the right side of the road shut it off wait 10 minutes, start it up and I was able to get it home, where it's been since. I'm very concerned for my safety. From Reading, alot of others are as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502991January 21, 2023
AIR BAGS
During an accident, the air bags failed to deploy when hit by a Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle was totalled by the insurance company, and the insurance company took ownership of the vehicle.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11502846January 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
After a Jeep Dealership performed a recall, the Service Shifter indicator came on. The indicator blocks important information on the dash screen such as speed and other vehicle info. There was no issue or light that appeared prior to the dealer getting their hands on to the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502537January 19, 2023
ENGINE
We own a 2015 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 L FWD vehicle. In the last 3 months, we have encountered ignition issues. We had several misfires when attempting to start the engine. We brought this to the attention of our local auto mechanic, and they were unsure of the cause. We spent over $1500 on inspections and repairs which included spark plug replacement, throttle body replacement, knock sensor replacement, ignition coils replacement and putting in a new battery. We have been to the auto shop several times because the check engine lights keeps coming on and the bills keep adding up. We now received a letter regarding the fact that our vehicle has a recall for catalyst efficiency. According to the notice there may be a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency resulting from the catalyst operating at high temperatures. When the catalyst temperature is elevated, there is a higher rate of misfire, and the misfire can cause immediate damage to the catalyst since it brings unburned fuel and oxygen into the catalyst. I am confident that this loss in conversion efficiency is the reason the ignition misfires in my Jeep. I have receipts and bills to prove that I have spent over $1500 in the last month on engine repairs that still haven't solved the problem. I have contacted a local JEEP service shop who has ordered the part needed for this recall. How do I receive compensation for the money I have already paid for the repairs related to this recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502616January 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle Parking brake randomly engages. Warning lights and "Service Parking Brake" Brings vehicle to stop, can not get brake to disengage. Repair garage inspected vehicle. Water intrusion in parking brake module. Confirmed myself of water in module area. Referred to a Jeep Dealership- along with TSB#08-060.16. Towed to dealer. Dealership is avoiding repair. Told battery was no good, causing issue. Battery was less than year old. Battery brought back for warranty. Battery functioning at 98%- no issue. Return to dealership- still told battery could be issue, could not produce tech readout off a battery test. Refuse to look at root cause. Will no acknowledge TSB provided.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502149January 17, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, a flashing warning message displayed “Service Parking Brake”. After stopping the vehicle and activating the parking brake, the brake would not release rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electronic parking brake had malfunctioned due to water contamination. The electronic parking brake was disabled by the dealer and the vehicle was later driven to the local mechanic who diagnosed that water had leaked from the C-Pillar and pressure vents onto the electronic parking brake. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501716January 13, 2023
ENGINE
Engine Oil Filter/Oil housing is malfunctioned or defected for my model car. Malfunction is causing leakage into the engine which can result explosion or worst damage to vehicle. Warning engine light appeared on vehicle to notify of oil leaking into engine. First appeared 3 months ago. Company has redesigned particular part because of the same popular issue nationwide
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501015January 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN
SVC 4WD service needed; rear powertrain unit needs replacing, preventing 4-wheel-drive from engaging putting safety of others at risk. Problem does not need reproduction; problem not inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance, representatives. This is a well known issue and the inability to use 4-wheel-drive is an extreme hazard. https://www.jeepcherokeeclub.com/threads/possibly-bad-ptu.246802/#post-2988620
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501138January 10, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Parking brake was randomly engaging. Currently engaged will not release. Mechanic ID issue. WATER INTRUSION in parking break module. Claims it’s a known issue but no recalls have been issued. Parts may be delayed 2 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500789January 9, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Electronic park break. Was repaired but still won’t turn off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499984January 3, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
I experienced an Emergency Parking Brake malfunction while car was moving. Car suddenly had the message "Service Parking Brake" while driving on the highway. Check engine, barking brake, and traction control lights all came on. Pulled off the highway to a shopping center and when putting the car in park, car was stuck in the middle of the road in park unable to change gears. Car was able to be disengaged only by overriding the gear in order to be moved to a safe location, but remained otherwise in Park with the same "Service Parking Brake" message. Dealer has mentioned that the brake module was corroded or shorted and the entire system needed to be replaced along with complete disassembly of shifting mechanism.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498056December 19, 2022
PARKING BRAKE
Water has leaked into the rear cargo area and caused the emergency brake module assemble to corrode causing the e brake to suddenly engage. The evidence shows leaking has been going on for possibly years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497591December 15, 2022
AIR BAGS
Air bag service light came on. Took it to a reputable repair business. Diagnosed with codes B0020-13 Left side seat deployment Squib 1. Found tech service bulletin #10-002-18 for replacing air bag seat harness and seat bolts for this code. Chrysler recommends BOTH harnesses are replaced (left and right). Chrysler is charging $2,677.16 For the parts. They say it is a 'common' problem and in fact the parts are on back order until at least January 19th. This is a safety issue as the airbag will not deploy. The vehicle is less than 10 years old, which meets two out of three criteria for it to be considered a recall issue. I cannot afford this type of repair which is a problem I did nothing to create.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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